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Curriculum

9 Sections
10 Lessons
10 Weeks

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Step 1: Set up your business - Getting an EIN
Determine the legal structure of your business and obtain any necessary licenses and permits. You will most likely need an EIN and LLC to get your FMCSA Filing so its good to figure that out first!
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  Have a professional File my EIN
- 1.2
  File for an EIN on Your Own: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 2: Obtain the necessary licenses and permits:
In the United States, freight brokers are required to have a license from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is a branch of the U.S. Department of Transportation. To obtain a license, you will need to pass a background check, pay a fee, and provide proof of surety bonding. You may also need to obtain other licenses or permits, depending on your location and the types of goods you will be transporting.
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  Process Agents
Step 3: Bookeeping
Bookkeeping is the practice of recording and organizing financial transactions of a business. The importance of bookkeeping is that it provides a reliable measure of a company’s performance, and it also provides information to make general strategic decisions and a benchmark for its revenue and income goals.
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  Bookkeeping
Step 4: Create a website and marketing materials:
Develop a professional website and marketing materials to promote your business and attract potential clients.
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  Web Design
Step 5: Find reliable carriers to work with:
As a freight broker, you will need to establish relationships with carriers who can transport goods on behalf of your clients.
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  Loadboard Membership
Step 6: Establish relationships with shippers
To be successful as a freight dispatcher, you will need to find shippers who need goods transported and are willing to work with you.
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  Shippers Database
Step 7: Understand the freight industry and its regulations
The freight industry is highly regulated, and it is important to have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations that apply to your business.
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  Online Training
Step 8: Develop a strong business plan:
Starting any business requires a solid plan to guide your operations and help you achieve your goals. Your business plan should include information about your target market, the services you will offer, your competitive advantage, and your financial projections. It should also detail your marketing and sales strategy, as well as your plans for growth and expansion.
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  Use Our Business Plan Generator!
Step 9: Get the right tools to make the most of your time!
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  Get 50% Off Any Tools!

Free Freight Dispatcher Training: A Comprehensive Guide

What does it take to become a successful dispatcher? Through free freight dispatcher training, you’ll learn the step-by-step workflow that professionals use to keep the wheels of the freight industry moving. Training starts with regulatory basics and grows into live action—finding loads, supporting drivers, handling customer needs, and using modern software tools. There’s never been more demand for skilled dispatchers, and you can build your future with the steps and partners provided in this course. Start today and be working for yourself before you know it!

What You’ll Learn During Free Freight Dispatcher Training

From your first lesson, you’ll cover the must-know areas of legal compliance, industry paperwork, and booking your very first load. The course breaks down communication skills—helping you talk confidently to both shippers and carriers, negotiating rates and problem solving on the fly. Lessons on digital processes show how to use emails, load boards, spreadsheets, and dispatch management tools. Every concept builds on the last, so new dispatchers develop skills in a logical order.

Explanation of MC and DOT numbers, and how a dispatcher registers legally
How to get started from home and create a simple “office” setup
Understanding compliance: why dispatchers need to know FMCSA/DOT rules
How to find loads, screen carriers, and check safety records
Building and using a network of preferred trucking companies and brokers
Contracts, rate agreements, billing, and collecting payments on time
Scripts for first calls and professional email templates for client outreach
Templates for checklists, rate confirmations, and daily follow-up

Who Should Use Free Freight Dispatcher Training?

This course is designed for anyone interested in the transportation industry: new job seekers, people changing careers, parents seeking work-from-home roles, and owner-operators adding dispatching to existing businesses. Courses and guides are broken into short, focused sections so you can fit learning around your schedule. Real-world stories and examples help you see how to apply each lesson—no fluff or filler.

How Free Freight Dispatcher Training Gets Results

What makes this training practical is the focus on quick wins. Early in the course, you’ll learn to use load boards, contact real brokers, and practice negotiating loads. Ready to put your skills into action? For even more live loads and shipper connections, visit FindFreightLoads.com—an industry standard for new dispatchers to gain experience and establish business contacts. Many graduates find their first clients or jobs before finishing the training, while continuing to support each other in our free dispatch forums.

Free Freight Dispatcher Training vs. Paid Programs

Why pay thousands for info you can get for free? Unlike locked-down paid programs, this dispatcher training is always updated, fully accessible, and includes group Q&A for ongoing support. You’ll never be pressured to upgrade—your material is yours to reuse, share, and return to at any stage in your career. Whether you want to build a six-figure dispatch agency or simply support your family working from home, the pathway is wide open.

Top Benefits of the Training Program

Zero tuition costs, always open enrollment
All tools, scripts, and assignment templates included
Group support and practical feedback—email or forum options
Real-world simulated loads and customer scenarios
Lifetime content updates as regulations and best practices evolve

Ready to get started? Start your free freight dispatcher training today and join a network of professionals ready to help you succeed. Your journey in logistics begins now—no risk, pure opportunity, and every tool you need to create a rewarding new future. Enroll in this course to find every step and partner you need to start your own dispatching agency today!